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12/23/2025

Do you agree that the province of Alberta should cease to be a part of Canada to become an independent state?

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12/22/2025

The gift is one of eight trucks Purolator is donating to food banks across Canada in efforts of addressing food insecurity as part of the Purolator Tackle Hunger program.

The vehicles will be repurposed for food bank food delivery programs.

In addition to donating eight trucks, Purolator’s employees, customers and partners are on track to deliver a record more than 2.6 million pounds of food to Canadian food banks this year.

12/22/2025

December 22, 2025 #🇨🇦🇨🇦 — Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing long-term reform alongside First Nations across the country—so child and family services put children, families, and communities at the centre of care.

Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, announced that the Government of Canada will be submitting a detailed plan to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program — one that respects regional approaches while operating within a coherent national framework.

Canada's approach to regional agreements is supported by funding of $35.5 billion to 2033-34, and an ongoing commitment of $4.4 billion annually after that to make sure First Nations children and families—now and in the future—have sustainable resources. Canada's plan would enable First Nations-led regional agreements across the country, supporting solutions designed by and for First Nations to keep children safely connected to their families, cultures, and communities.

Far too many First Nations children remain in care. This reality underscores the urgent need for transformative change that strengthens families rather than separates them. This reform needs to be determined by First Nations communities and their families. It is a shared national objective, and this proposal marks a decisive move toward achieving it.

Through regional agreements, First Nations would be able to tailor delivery of child and family services to their distinct realities. The approach will allow for reform to reflect regional context by having more power over the governance, reporting, and planning frameworks. It builds on the success of the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the FNCFS Program in Ontario, and reflects a consistent, principled commitment to First Nations jurisdiction and leadership.

Funding also includes additional supports for First Nations Representatives, who act as cultural and legal advocates for their members to ensure the rights of children are upheld, and help keep children safely connected to their families, cultures, and communities.

Later today, Canada will submit this proposed path to the CHRT. Discussions with interested regional First Nation entities will begin early in the new year.

Improving outcomes for First Nations children—so they can grow up safe, supported, and connected to their families—remains our government's highest priority.

12/10/2025

In ALBERTA Canada On rural divided or major provincial highways: the usual speed limit is 100–110 km/h.

On smaller provincial highways (outside cities but not high-capacity freeways): typically 100 km/h.

When a highway passes through a city or urban area — or sometimes through towns or built-up zones — speed limits drop, often to 50 km/h (or lower if posted).

One note: as of late 2025, the government is considering raising the speed limit on some rural divided highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h.

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10/31/2025

10/31/2025

WHAT NEXT FOR THE TEACHERS!!

This is a very current and important question, given the recent developments in Alberta education.

The immediate next step for teachers in Alberta is a return to the classroom.

Here's a breakdown of the current situation and the next steps for teachers and the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA):

Immediate Action: Return to Work

* Back-to-Work Legislation:

The provincial government passed Bill 2, the "Back to School Act," which forces striking teachers back to work and imposes a collective agreement.

* Resumption of Classes:

As a result of this legislation, teachers have returned to their jobs and classes have resumed across Alberta schools.

The Imposed Agreement and Its Terms

The legislation imposes a four-year collective agreement, which includes the following key terms that were previously rejected by a large percentage of the teachers:

* Wage Increase:

A 12% salary increase spread over four years.

* Hiring Commitment:

A commitment to hire 3,000 new teachers and 1,500 more educational assistants over three years.

* No Local Bargaining:

It suspends local bargaining until the agreement expires in August 2028.

The Teachers' Next Steps

While the strike has been ended by legislation, the underlying issues and the response from the teachers' union are ongoing:

* Legal Challenge:

The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) has stated they will pursue all legal avenues to challenge Bill 2's use of the notwithstanding clause, which they call an "egregious assault on the collective bargaining rights of teachers."

* Focus on the Classroom:

Teachers are being urged to focus on their professionalism in the classroom, which will be critical for helping students navigate the disruption. School boards are advising that activities like extracurriculars, field trips, and school council meetings may be delayed or cancelled as teachers focus primarily on core instruction.

* Task Force Participation:

The government has committed to creating a Class Size and Complexity Task Force to address issues of student needs and classroom workload. The ATA expects to be a full partner in this process.

* Re-evaluating Voluntary Work:

Some teachers have suggested they will re-evaluate how much voluntary time they spend on non-required duties, such as coaching or directing plays, as a form of professional protest against the imposed contract and continued concerns over working conditions.

In summary, teachers are back in their schools under an imposed contract, while the ATA is preparing a legal and political fight against the legislation and for improvements to working and learning conditions that they argue the contract does not adequately address.